Chandelier Spice

If you're like me - wanting to spruce up your home, but having more want than cash - then here's a post for you.

I'm infatuated with chandeliers. I wanted to put one in my kitchen, but after checking out the price tags on the cheapest ones I could find, I gave up hope.

One year, Target had some really simple chandeliers for $100. Not bad, but still over my budget. I waited, and waited, and was able to buy two of them for $25 - each!

One I put in my foyer, and the other went in my kitchen. Over the last few years, I've gotten a little creative with my kitchen and my chandelier has changed with my changing color schemes.

Here it is in the original color:

I first spray-painted it white, and then a coral pink:

Today it is red, but I bet that's not its final color:

This little chandelier my sister snagged for $6 at a local consignment shop.

Isn't it adorable painted aqua? I re-wired as a swag to hang over my kitchen sink.

Now, I've seen some very expensive chandeliers, but if you keep your eyes peeled, and use some imagination - along with a can of spray paint - you'll find some amazing treasures for cheap!

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No Fear Decorating

I'd like to share one of my favorite decorating tools.

This tool has the power to change just about any old, ugly thing into an item of beauty.

Now, you may be intimidated by it, even a little scared. Don't be.

I'll warn you - it's addicting, it stinks a little, and you may get carded as you go through the checkout to purchase it.

But, it's totally worth it.

What is it?


Spray paint!

That's right. Paint in a can.

Here's some quick before and afters for you to look at and hopefully be inspired by:

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